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February 2026

CERC Proposes Market Coupling, Grid India to Act as Market Coupling Operator

CERC’s draft mandates market coupling for Day-Ahead Market (DAM), Real-Time Market (RTM), appointing Grid India as sole operator, aiming to unify price discovery, improve liquidity, and reduce fragmentation across power exchanges.

Policies & Regulations | 21/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Ministry of Power Extends RCO Compliance Deadline for FY 2024-25 to May 31, 2026

Ministry of Power extends FY 2024-25 RCO compliance deadline to May 31, giving entities more time to submit renewable consumption data and meet obligations.

Policies & Regulations | 20/04/2026 | By EI News Network

Andhra Pradesh Clears INR 2,550 Cr Cathode Material Manufacturing Project by NPSPL

Andhra Pradesh government has approved an INR 2,550 crore investment by NPSPL Speciality Chemicals to set up a cathode material manufacturing facility in Chittoor district, under the Andhra Pradesh Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy (4.0) 2025-30.

Energy Storage | 20/04/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Maharashtra Clears MSEDCL Split, IPO Plan to Reform Power Sector

Maharashtra Cabinet led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved MSEDCL split, IPO plan, debt restructuring, and solar-focused agri entity to improve power supply efficiency.

Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network

CEA Committee Report Outlines Phased Rollout of SF?-Free Green GIS in India’s Transmission Sector

CEA committee's report recommends phased adoption of SF₆-free Green GIS in India’s transmission network, starting pilot projects at 132 kV, aiming gradual scale-up with domestic manufacturing support.

Policies & Regulations | 15/04/2026 | By EI News Network

PM Surya Ghar Scheme Benefits Over 26 Lakh Households, 20.85 Lakh Rooftop Systems Installed

Over 20.85 lakh rooftop solar systems installed, benefiting 26 lakh households under PM Surya Ghar scheme till December 2025 nationwide.

Policies & Regulations | 03/02/2026 | By EI News Network

IPCL Ties Up with Bhutan Firm for 70 MW Solar Project in Paro

India Power Corporation Ltd. (IPCL) has partnered with Bhutan’s Green Energy Power to develop a 70 MW solar project in Paro, advancing its plan to build 1.5 GW capacity in Bhutan.

Business | 03/02/2026 | By EI News Network

India’s Smart Meter Deployment Touches 5.28 Crore Under RDSS

India’s RDSS programme has installed 5.28 crore smart meters to improve billing, reduce losses and modernise power distribution.

Policies & Regulations | 03/02/2026 | By EI News Network

GK Energy Expands into Retail Solar Rooftop EPC, Transitions to Integrated Solar Solutions Provider

Backed by policy support and strong execution credentials, GK Energy diversifies into rooftop solar, leveraging technical expertise, nationwide infrastructure and an asset-light model to drive scalable growth.

Business | 03/02/2026 | By News Bureau

INOX Air Products Commissions PESO-Licensed Specialty Gas Warehouse in Tamil Nadu to Support Solar Manufacturing

INOX Air Products’ newly commissioned PESO-licensed specialty gas warehouse in Tirunelveli enhances supply assurance and safety standards for India’s growing solar photovoltaic manufacturing sector.

Business | 03/02/2026 | By News Bureau

Hindustan Zinc Wins ICAI Award for Best BRSR Report in Large-Cap Manufacturing Category

Hindustan Zinc bags the ‘Best BRSR Report – Manufacturing (Large Cap)’ award at ICAI Sustainability Reporting Awards, recognising its governance-led ESG disclosures and commitment to transparent, data-driven sustainability reporting.

Business | 03/02/2026 | By News Bureau

KPI Green Energy Commissions 16.16 MWdc Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Yojana

KPI Green Energy has received commissioning certificates for 16.16 MWdc of solar projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme in Gujarat, marking the highest installed capacity under the scheme in the operational area of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVCL).

Renewable energy / Solar PV | 03/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Epic Energy, REFNIC Partner for Li-ion Battery Recycling, Second-Life Battery Assembly Plant

Epic Energy has partnered with REFNIC to develop a lithium-ion battery shedding facility and a second-life battery assembly plant with a processing capacity of around 10 MWh per month, in Maharashtra.

Energy Storage | 03/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Bondada Engineering Reports 89 Percent Increase in Q3 FY26 Revenue to INR 712 Cr, PAT up by 119 Percent

Bondada Engineering posted robust Q3 FY26 results with revenue rising 89 percent to INR 712.28 crore and PAT jumping 119 percent to INR 54.20 crore.

Business | 03/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey

Orient Green Power Arm Signs EPC Contract with Renfra for 9.9 MW Wind Project in Tamil Nadu

Orient Green Power’s subsidiary Gamma Green Power has signed an INR 85.05 crore EPC contract with Renfra Energy India for setting up a 9.9 MW wind project in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Renewable energy / Wind Power | 03/02/2026 | By Mrinmoy Dey